Light reflection & light diffusion

Draw in the light to improve your indoor environment.

Light reflection and light diffusion

Whether at home or at the office, we now spend the vast majority of our time indoors and as a consequence, our buildings are increasingly being considered as contributors to our well-being, quality of life and our productivity.

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The power of natural light

Light is vital to human functioning and it plays an important role on both our psychological and physiological condition. Beyond aiding vision, light has a direct effect on the areas of our brain that act as a stimulant, keeping us alert and able to better perform cognitively.

A good indoor climate is designed and furnished to create an atmosphere in which the user is both comfortable and motivated. The quality of lighting is an element of the indoor climate that can affect everything that we do.

An interesting study highlighted important trends within the building industry - "Smart Market Report 2016" DODGE Data & Analytics - identified access to daylight as a key feature for healthier buildings, and 60% of survey respondents identified it as a feature that will remain on the healthy building agenda in the near future.

Let the light in

While daylight is a great means to reduce our dependency upon electrical lighting, it can also create beautiful effects that both catch the eye and promote well-being.

There are several ways that an architect can optimise design and building orientation to capture natural light, it is sometimes not always enough, necessitating the help of a building’s interior materials to draw light further inside.

Using materials with high light reflection and light diffusion can increase the level of daylight available in a particular room or space. For example, using a ceiling with a light reflection of 87% can draw light 11% further into a building. To avoid too much glare, which can be troubling for the eye, it is also recommended to use products with a matt surface as it helps nurture visual comfort.

Frequently asked questions

Using a ceiling with a light reflection of 87% can draw light 11% further into a building.

Related products

With the proper use of light diffusing and light reflecting materials on the ceilings or walls, bright, comfortable spaces can be created. With a light reflection index of 87%, the following products can contribute to energy savings by using the most economical source of light.

Other product benefits

Fire

People expect their homes, work places, schools and hospitals to be safe. The use of non-combustible materials in a building do not contribute to spread of fire and buys valuable time for occupants to safely evacuate the building.

Durability

Given the expensive investment of real estate, construction materials, both inside and outside the building, need to meet the long-term needs of users. The right materials can help stabilise the property value and extend its lifecycle.

Hygiene & cleaning

Appropriate cleaning and disinfection of building materials are proven methods for reducing and controlling infections. Choosing building materials that can be regularly cleaned and don’t contribute to the spread of microorganisms can have a big impact on the indoor environment and the building user.

Aesthetics & design

Sound absorption

The quality of sound absorption is determined by the layout of the space and the materials within it. Increasing speech intelligibility and how we experience sound can make a remarkable difference to our indoor environment.

Sound insulation

Reducing the level of distraction and the harmful effects of noise, while still creating a flexible, private and engaging environment, can be a challenge. Our dB products combine the benefits of great sound insulation and superior sound absorption.

Our Thinking themes

As part of the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who comes into contact with our solutions. Our expertise is perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges.